"If heaven made him, earth can find some use for him."

"If we don't change our direction we're likely to end up where we're headed."

"He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain."

"Dig the well before you are thirsty."

"If you get up one more time than you fall you will make it through."

"Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand."

"Buy on the rumor; sell on the news."

"When you have given nothing, ask for nothing."

"Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire."

"Complain to one who can help you."

"Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water."

"If you believe everything you read, better not read."